Is Star Wars : The Force Awakens Supreme Leader Snoke in fact Darth Vader?

Is Star Wars : The Force Awakens Supreme Leader Snoke in fact Darth Vader? There was some unanswered questions at the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and one of them was: who is the Supreme Leader Snoke character? One of the theory is that he was Darth Plagueis, but Andy Serkis, who plays the character, said apparently that the theory was wrong.

Now, a fascinating new fan theory is that Supreme Leader Snoke from Star Wars: The Force Awakens might actually be Anakin Skywalker, a.k.a. Darth Vader. Although this theory may look a bit hard to swallow what makes it interesting is the fact that the facial scars of Snoke almost perfectly align with the facial scars of Darth Vader that we saw when he removed his mask at the end of Return of the Jedi... Here is another picture of the both.

Also, last week was posted some concept art done for SW7 - and published in the Art os Star Wars    The Force Awakens book - featuring Anakin Skywalker's force ghost. The artist who did the artwork explained that when Anakin died, he didn’t fully go to the light side of the force and how Anakin would flow back and forth between both Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader...

So... intriguing, isn't it?

Always about The Force Awakens according to Slashfilm, the official screenplay of Star Wars: The Force Awakens reveals the name of Luke Skywalker's hideout, the one you see in the last scene of the film. The water planet where the first temple of the Jedi is said to be located, is called "Ahch-To."

So, what does it mean? The word "Ahch" means "brother" in Hebrew so it could be a reference to Luke and Leia's relationship as brother and sister, although some suggest that Luke and Rey are brother and sister, which i personally doubt. But "Ahch-To" could be a placeholder name, a play on "Act 2," as SWTFA cliffhanger ending leads directly into the second movie of the new Trilogy.

The island where was filmed that scene is Skellig Michael island, an imposing, windswept hunk of rock and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in County Kerry, 12 kilometers off the southwest coast of Ireland. 

Last but not least, here is an interesting video showing you what are the deleted scenes and rejected concept from Star Wars : The Force Awakens!




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Jedi Training Academy Will Debut Next Summer at DLP Discoveryland Videopolis

The good guys of ED92 forum are back with exclusive news about Disneyland Paris future, and this time they have all details about the Jedi Training Academy which will debut on DLP Discoveryland Videopolis stage next summer. As usual, i did a translation of their post and D&M french readers can read it in french on ED92 forum right HERE.  That said, there we go:


It will be at the end of July, or early August at the latest, that the Jedi Training Academy will open its doors in the heart of Discoveryland on the Vidéopolis stage. But contrary to what you might think, Disneyland Paris will not just simply adapt the show already present in the U.S since several years.

Thus, 6 times a day, and every day of the year, a group of 16-18 young children will be able to register at City Hall to learn how to use the Force and the noble art of lightsaber fight. But, in order to don't make anyone jealous, two additional children will be selected before of each performance directly inside the Videopolis theater, and so it's up to 120 children each day who will proudly become Padawans. It should be noted that the show will be accessible to children in wheelchairs, the needed ramps will be installed during the renovation of Videopolis.

But how this Jedi initiation will look like, you ask? Let's get into the details ...

Let's start first with the stage decor ...

We will be supposedly on planet Tatooine, and the Lion King sets will be kept to represent the rocks of the Tatooine desert.

Three blocks will make up the background of the scene:

- The right block will be equipped with an access door for the young Padawans and the two Jedi Animators. Note that these Jedi animators will be bilingual since the show will be in French and English simultaneously ( according to the specific needs other languages could then be added temporarily, such as Spanish when they are very numerous on the Resort ). Note that behind this block will be built specific backstages where the young Padawans will be able to calmly prepare themselves before and after the show.

- The central block will be similar to the decor currently used for the Jedi Training Academy in Orlando and thus will look like the entry of an Empire fort. But its color will change and it will have a sand color to match the Tatooine desert. Its large door will allow the entrance of different characters from the Star Wars Universe.

- The left block will be a "simple" decorative element that will have a platform for a surprise about  which i will talk in a few seconds.

Above, a ED92 home made concept art of how the stage might look.

Now, about the show itself!

It will start with the Jedi Animators leading the young Padawans on the stage and they will teach them the basics of using a Lightsaber.

It's at this time that the two first Guest Stars will appear: C3-PO, which will appear throughout the show on the two side screens and his everlasting sidekick, R2-D2, which will appear in real on stage, on the platform of the left block. Note that R2-D2 will be a real remote droid.

The training of the young Padawans in the learning of how to use the Force will therefore continue. The twenty children will not be too many to levitate R2-D2, reminding us a famous scene from the Empire Strikes Back.

It's at this moment that, feeling a disturbance in the Force, Darth Vader escorted by two Stormtroopers will enter by the large central door. Providing an opportunity for each Padawan to have a lightsaber fight with the terrifying Sith Lord!

Above, a scene from the WDW Disney Hollywood Studios Jedi Training Academy

Despite their efforts, none of the Padawans will be able to defeat the almighty Darth Vader. Will the Empire win? Of course not, as when all will seem to be lost a Jedi Master will enter for a grand finale and give the audience the chance to enjoy a high level lightsaber fight.

The Sith Lord will of course be defeat and the Jedi Master will proudly give to each young Padawans a diploma testifying of their exploits in the Jedi Training Academy.

Note that this show will be temporary, it will close its doors in spring 2017 to make way for a more "traditional" Disney Show. But don't worry, the Jedi Training Academy will find another location within Star Wars Land. But this is another story...

So, are you ready to follow the way of the Force?

Text and concept-art: Copyright ED92 - English translation: copyright Disney and more

Top picture: copyright Disney - Lucasfilm

May the Horse Be With You: Darth Vader Celebrates the Chinese New Year !

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Chinese New Year Celebrations started last night and 2014 is the Year of the Horse! And the Dark Lord of the Siths also celebrates Chinese New Year in this video just released on Youtube by Star Wars channel.

And just for your information, Darth Vader is not serving Chinese around the table, it's a Chinese tradition to serve each other during the meal, and you'll see the young child passes a dumpling to Darth Vader. I think it is interesting to reveal the cultural differences as, from some comments, western people see this shot as a waiter serving someone, which here is not the case.





Video: copyright Star Wars

Star Tours 2 : Darth Vader goes to Disneyland

This good old' Darth Vader was back at Disneyland yesterday for Star Tours 2 Grand Opening and Disney Parks with a perfect timing released this promotional video which is quite fun. And if you missed the DL ST2 Grand Opening show, you can see the full video of it on my Star Tours site HERE. Have a look!




Video: copyright Disney - Lucas Film Ltd

First Star Tours 2 Commercial !

Editor's Note: Want to see the first Star Tours 2 commercial featuring many Star Wars characters like Darth Vader, Admiral Ackbar, Chewbacca as well as a host of other characters in the background, including Boba Fett, Stormtroopers, Jawas, Ewoks, Emporers Imperial Guards, a Tusken Raider and even a member of the Cantina Band? Then, jump to the D&M Star Tours section HERE!

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